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    Suzuki 250 4T, things to look for (2011 era)

    My son is looking at a used Suzuki 250 4-stroke that the seller says is a 2011 model year. Can anyone tell me if there are specific common issues to look for on this particular model?
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    Best method to drill out a broken off bolt

    Can anyone give me your favorite method for drilling out a broken off bolt? The part that makes me nervous is doing it free-hand, not under a drill press. Are there any tips or special tools for trying to keep the drill bit centered? Maybe a collar of some sort I can slip around the bit that...
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    Tohatsu MFS9.8B, 2019 era, any gotchas?

    Does anyone know of any gotchas or common trouble areas for the Tohatsu MFS9.8B (bought new in 2019) motors? It's listed for sale locally as-is. The current owner bought a boat and this motor came with it, he didn't even try to start it and has no idea if it runs or not, he just set this one...
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    99' BF50A timing belt tensioner torque

    Can anyone tell me the official Honda torque for the bolt that holds the timing belt tensioner pulley on a 99' BF50A? I've got a Clymer manual and for that bolt it gives a generic 26 ft-lb which seems like a lot for a bolt that size into aluminum, I chickened out at 21 ft-lb, but I would really...
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    Identify Yamaha side-mount throttle

    Can anyone help me identify the Yamaha part number for this side mount throttle, and possible the throttle and shift cables that would go with it? It's attached to a 1993 model C85TLRR 85HP motor. I don't have access to the boat right now, but I do have a few pictures. It's on a boat we're...
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    85HP 2-stroke known weaknesses - C85TLRR - 1993

    Can anyone fill me in on known weaknesses on the 85HP model C85TLRR 2-strokes? It's a 1993 model year. My teenage son is looking at a used boat with one of these, it's a fresh water motor that looks clean for the age, but I'm interested to know if these have any known issues that I should look...
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    15HP Yamaha, 2017 era, any known weaknesses?

    I may be checking out a used 2017 Yamaha 15HP this weekend, can anyone fill me in on any potential weaknesses on this particular motor that I should look for? It is on a 12' boat that is used in salt.
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    Suzuki DF115A throttle position sensor voltage

    Can anyone give me the TPS voltage or procedure for setting the TPS on a DF115A? I found the service manual online but oddly it doesn't seem to mention the TPS at all. It does mention the CTP (closed throttle position) sensor, but that's just an on/off switch, I'm looking for the actual...
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    Removing wax marks from gelcoat

    What is the easiest way to remove dried wax marks from gelcoat? My 16yr old son has been working at our local docks as hired hourly help and a captain hired him to wax a very expensive sport fishing boat, unfortunately the captain handed him a bottle of liquid non-cleaner wax and said go to...
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    15hp Tohatsu - issues to look for

    Does anyone recognize this vintage Tohatsu 15HP, and is there anything specific on these models that I should look for when evaluating a used motor with unknown history? Specific areas that corrode, or common failures, etc.. I stumbled upon a boat + motor combo for sale locally with a 15HP...
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    put put POOF - Mercury 9.9 2-stroke

    On an old Mercury 9.9 2-stroke, the model that twisting the grip both changes the throttle and shifts F-N-R, the motor idles fine and generally runs fantastic, except at may 10%-ish throttle, trolling speed. At that speed it will appear to be putting along just fine, then suddenly a big deep...
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    Descaling flush, motor that stops peeing

    This is to share the results of a little experiment. Backstory; my 99' Honda 50 has lots of hours and gets year round use in salt. It has built up enough crumbs of sediment that the pee tube frequently gets clogged and the stream slows to a dribble or stops. The rest of the motor is flowing...
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    Square grouper and stuff

    I'm just curious in what other areas out there do people sometimes find the proverbial square grouper floating around (bricks of pot or cocaine)? Here in FL it's still somewhat common, but does it happen in other areas too? This news article from today, combined with my ADD, is what triggered...
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    Fishermen vs divers - right of way question (S. Florida)

    My goal is to stay legal, so I'm looking for someone who might know a bit about the laws in FL. As this place becomes more insanely over populated, confrontations between divers and fishermen are occurring much more often. Both want to be at the same location, where the fish are. Here we are...
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    Adding an alternator to 6HP Tohatsu

    Has anyone added an alternator to a 6HP Tohatsu, and was it strait forward? It seems they sell kits but I would love to hear from someone who has done it, or seen it done. This would be great to run some lights on our jon boat so the kids could fish at night.
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    Where is the salt hiding?

    I've been using my 6HP Tohatsu in salt and despite my best efforts to flush and rinse it, after it dries I get salt crystals appearing on the seam between the lower unit and leg, and around the ring that holds the gears in the gear case. I've never had this issue with any other motor, can anyone...
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    Tohatsu 6HP, hot exhaust

    I've got a 2012 model year Tohatsu 6HP with 54 hours on it. The water pump and thermostat in it now were installed about 1 year ago and have about 10 hours on them. The motor runs great, but the plate on the bottom of the motor that must be where the exhaust runs, gets HOT. We just started...
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    Barnacle Buster for outboard flush?

    Has anyone used Barnacle Buster to descale an outboard motor, and if so did you remove the anodes and what was your result? I've got a 99' Honda that is still running great and not (yet?) overheating, but after 20+ years in salt is starting to show signs of build-up. Chunks of free floating...
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    Replacing the needles in a carbureted USA model 50HP Honda

    Can anyone tell me where to find the actual serial number on a 50HP Honda? I've got he frame number and model number, but I can't find the "serial number" anywhere. Here's the motor info: And I'm trying to buy a part that is different depending on the engine serial number, but I can't find...
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    Removing / replacing non-adjustable fuel screws - 1999 Honda 50HP

    Can anyone tell me how remove the non-adjustable fuel screws and replaced them with adjustable fuel screws on a Honda 50HP motor (same as the 40HP)? Do you have to break off the screw head then remove the rest with an extractor? The space is too small to get in there with a dremmel to cut the...
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